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"ouRcounrRY,s NEED"
Some Sound Doctrine by Prof. ce,
a. Mcfarland.

~ WsSrdttdnOs
Prof. Geo. A. Mcfarland held the
best of attention from large audience
atthe Baptist church Friday night. The
production was an able one, which
dealt with many OF the salient ques-
tions of the day in 4 manner that evil
denced a thorough familiarity of the
speaker with the subject.
1t had been said 10y Mr.. Herbert
Spencer chat the perpetuity of our re-
publican institutions was aquestion of
character, not knowledge, on the part
OF our people. 1t is natural for a peo-
pie, after achieving great things, to
rest back on their past honors. The
establishment of our public schools all
over our land was anoble achievement,
but the value of those schools demands
constant advancement; if they do
not the service the public require they
must expect to submit to criticism.
There is much good work done In our
schools but not enough of the kind
most needed. There is great effort
expended Ill developing the intellect
ual faculties. and too little attention
given to the moulding Of character.
When pupil leaves school true in
ventory of his stock in trade would re-
veal that he possesses knowledge, not
character, smartness and not honesty.
The heart and core of all education is
character, and the d gree of manhood
and womanhood possessed. Garfield,
who was greater than any of his words
OF works, strove to develop the student
and not the lesson. There is too much
OF "teach your children how to make
living and how to achieve success.
We have learned to admire Washing
ton the soldier, not Washington the
patriot; Grant the conqueror, and not
Grant the peace maker; Beecher the
orator, not Beecher the philanthropist
There can be no doubt that the
school should be moral agent. The
drift OF them tends to be toward that
of race course. The pupil comes out
Of school with a record made in figures
of his standing in the great contest for
rank in classes. But how has he ad-
vanced in honesty and character?
knowledge should be cultivated for
its service to character.
Normal instructors should be per-
sons of broad, liberal minds, and who
would induce pupils to think more and
pay less blind adhesion to methods.
The speaker then gave many statis-
tics to show that criminality had been
increasing within the last ten or
twenty years, and the larger number
OF these criminals are young men of
education just from our schools.
Think of it, teachers, said The speaker,
the thieves, robbers, murderers and
prostitutes Of the next decade are now
your pupils! One cause Of such an
evil tendency is the false ideal CT life.
The material interests have usurped
the place of the proper ideal Of life. 1t
never fails that good schools are ac-
companied by good jails and peniten-
tiaries.
The home and The school must CO.
operate to build character
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SA ~ AASSV VI GuS DdhOGd
wheelmen has been issued, and gives
promise of being one of the most at
tractive features of the fair. The
races begin on the 2Sth and continue
three days. They will be as follows:
FIRST DAY.
No.1-One-fourth mile amateur. best
two in three. First prize, nickeled BIZ
cycle lamp; second prize, Brooks cy-
clometer; third prize, HarWood bell.
NO. Zone mile professional, best
two in three. First prize, fifteen dol
lars; second prize, ten dollars; third
prize, five dollars.
No. 3-One mile amateur dash. First
prize, stop watch; second prize, foun-
tain pen; third prize, gold cuff but
tons.
No. 4-One half mile safety dash.
First prize, bicycle blouse; second
prize, bicycle knee breeches; third
prize, bicycle cap.
SECOND DAY.
No. 5-One mile amateur, territorial
championship. First prize, gold medal;
second prize, silver medal.
No. Gone mile professional, terri
torlal championship. First prize, gold
medal; second prize, silver medal.
No. 1.-Two mile amateur dash. First
prize, Downe's cyclometer; second
prize, Butcher spoke cyclometer; third
prize, bicycle shirt.
No. S-One-fonrth mile professional,
best two in three. First prize, $40;
second prize, S5.
THIRD DAY.
No. 9-One mile Mitchell club race.
First prize. engraved silver cup; Sec
ond prize, bicycle shoes; third prize,
subscription to Bi World.
No. lO-One-fourth mile handicap.
First prize, box of cigars; second prize,
tool bag; third prize, luggage carrier.
No. 11-One-half mile amateur, best
two in three. First prize, ball pedals;
second prize, Boston bicycle shoes;
third prize, bicycle hose.
No. 12-Five mile professional dash.
First prize, $25; second prize, S15;
third prize, $40.
No. 13-Three mile amateur lap race.
First prize, Lakin cyclometer; second
prize, Kirkpatrick saddle; third prize,
spade handles.
No A-One-half mile consolation
race. First prize, Victor saddle; sec
ond prize, NJ. l. z. bag; third prize, BIZ
cycle pin; last man, leather medal.
The attractiveness of and the inter-
est taken in these races is somewhat
shown in the following selection taken
from the Detroit Free Press: 1t was
on Michigan avenue street corner
yesterday. An oldish woman, having
| three or four parcels OH a seat besides
her, listened for while to converse
tion between two men on the opposite
seat and then leaned forward and
asked:
"Were you talking about races?'
"Yes'm," replied one.
"Going to be in town."
| "Yes'm."
"What kind of races?"
"Horsc racing, ma'am."
"Oh, it is? Wall, that's all. If it's
hoss racing | don't keer to hear any
more about it,"
"What kind of racing did you want
to see?'
"Who? Me? Oh, l kinder belong
to the church, and | don't believe in
any sort OF racing, but. if they've got
to race and if I've got to be there, l
like to see about dozen young men
hop on to them boycikles and go a
tearin' and a rippin'-hip, hurrah, hur-
rah-around track-hi-a-h-h-hv'
And she breathed hard and wiped
the sweat off her nose, and when every
body laughed she said she begged their
pardon and hoped they wouldn't lay it
up against her.
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sCRoFULA

I do not believe that
Ayers Sarsaparilla has
an equal rs q remedy
for Scrofulous HUI
mors. 1t is pleasant
to take, gives strength
and vigor to the body,
and produces q more
permanent, lasting, re-
suit than any medicine
1 ever used.-E.
Haines, No. Lindale, O.
1 have used Ayers
Sarsaparilla, in my FAM
lily, for Scrofula, ana
know, if it is taken
faithfully, it viii
thoroughly eradicate
this terrible disease.
w. f. Fowler, NJ. D.,
Greenville, Tenn.
For forty years 1
have suffered with Ery-
sipelas. 1 have tried
all sorts Of remedies
for my complaint. but
found no relief until l
comm C need using
A yer's Sarsaparilla.
After taking ten bot
ties of this medicine I
am completely cured.
Mary G. Amesbury,
Rockport, Me.
1 have suffered, for
years, from Catarrh,
which was so severe
that it destroyed my
appetite and weakened
my system. After try
ing other remedies,
and getting no relief, 1
began to take Ayers
Snrsaparilla, and, in a
few months, was cured.
Susan l.. Cook, 908
Albany ST., Boston
Highlands, Mass.
Ayers Sarsaparills
is superior to any blood
purifier that l have
ever tried. 1 have
taken it for Scrofula,
Canker, and Salt
Rheum, and received
much benefit from it.
1t is good, also, for a
weak stomach.-Millie
Jane Peirce, South
Bradford, Mass.
arsapariIIa,
Aver s. Co., Lowell, Mass.
ak bottles, IS.
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HIS PERSONAL REGRETS.
President Cleveland Writes /
Mayor MentzeY,


The following autograph letter from
President Cleveland has been received
by Mayor MentZer, in reply to the in
yitation of the city council, which was
sent to his excellency through Gov.
Church:
EXECUTIVE MANSION,
WASHINGTON, Sept. l, 1887.
HON. THEODORE T. MENTZEIt, Mayor
Mitchell, Dakota: Dear Sir-I have
received your letter inviting me in be-
half of the city council and citizens of
Mitchell to visit their city, and partic-
ularly during the holding Of the terri
torial fair there, the latter part of the
present month.
This invitation is no doubt prompted
by the fact that | contemplate making
a trip to the west this fall, and were it
practicable, should be very glad to go
as far as Dakota but positive engage
ments have SO limited my time that L
will be unable to do so.
This pleasure must defer to some
future date, but in the meanwhile, l
beg to assure your people Of my ap-
probation of their courteous attention
and regard. Yours very truly,
GROVER CLEVELAND.
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BICYCLE RACES.
One of the Attractive Features of
the Coming Fair,

The official program of the second
semi.annual meet of the Dakota
wheelmen has been issued, and gives
promise of being one of the most at
tractive features of the fair. The
races begin on the 28th and continue
three days. They will be as follows:
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1887-09-16
CARDINAL GIBBONS TALKS
HE WAS IN NO WAN AUTHORIZED TO
ACT AS INTERMEDIARY,
And Therefore scrupulously Avoided
Interfering in the NcGlynn Matter
Anxious to See the Univcr-
sity Established.

BALTIMORE, Md, Sept. 14.-Cardinal
Gibbons authorizes the following state
ment in reference to his connection with
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How MANY Have?

operate to build character.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-12-02
Fine Teas and C0ftees
Dissolution Not ice.

speciality at the Cash Grocery House
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-12-02
BOOKS. MAGAZINES. ETC.

uARPER'S MAGAZINE
In the coming December issue Har-
perSS Magazine viii excel even the
brilliant prestige of its former Christ.
mas numbers as a holiday feast OF
entertaining reading and sumptuouS
illustrations. Every article and story
is complete in itself and there is a pro
fusion of Illustrated short stories. The
Christmas idea predominateS through
out in a most attractive form.
THE YOUTHS COMPANION
is superior to any Illustrated Family
Weekly published, That it is highly
appreciated is shown by the fact that
it has won its way into 100000 families
The publishers issue a new Announce
ment and Calendar, showing increased
attractions for the new year, which
with sample copies will be sent free to
all not familiar with the paper. II
S1.75 is sent now, it will pay for TIL
COMPANION to January, 1889, and YOU
will receive the admirable Double
Thanksgiving and Christmas Numbers
and other weekly issues to Jan. |, 1888
free.
OUR LITTLE ONES AND THE NURSERY
for December gives its usual quota of
good things, and something more in
happy gllmpses of holidays to which
the little people are looking forward
with great expectations. These stories
and pictures will go straight to the
juvenile heart, and set young ears list.
ening for the first tinkle of bells de.
noting the approach of beloved Santa
Claus. This beautiful monthly has its
corps of special writers and artists; and
all it contains is freshly gotten up with
care to please ard cultivate the class
for whom it it is designed. Russell
Publishing Co., 36 Bromfeld St, Bos-
ton, Mass.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-12-02
Personal Paragraphs.

Johnnie Chamley visited Chicago
last week.
George and Fred Spensley are home
from school for the holidays.
Miss Hattie Gates commenced her
school in the Graham district, town of
Mitllin, on Monday last.
Joseph Deller was in Chicago last
week adding to his already large stock
of fall and winter goods.
We are sorry to learn that Daniel
Meditation, of Calamine, has suffered
a stroke of paralysis. At last accounts
he was recovering.
Mrs. Nellie Woodhouse, of Bloom
ington, Wis, is visiting in this city,
the guest Of her friends, Mr. and Mrs.
Frank Potter.
The Darlington Register: Big heart
ed Charley McIlhon, the industrious
attorney, of the Point, was in the city
on Tuesday, on business, of course.
Edward McCloskey and wife, of
Blanchardville, were callers at The
Democrat office on Friday last. They
are constant readers of the paper and
pay for it promptly.
Rev. II. =. Blake attended the meet
ing of the ministerial association of
the Platteville district of the NJ. f.
church at Darlington on Tuesday and
Wednesday.
J.. NJ. Fay is infuSing plenty of vigor
into The Madison Democrat, and is
making it the most readable paper
Madison has ever possessed-Th
Milwaukee Journal.
Miss Laura ArgaIl returned home
on Saturday evening, after prolonged
visit at La Crosse. She was accom-.
panied by her sister, Mrs. j. +. John
son, and little daughter
The Darlington Register: Ed. A.
| Phillips, the gentleman who conducts
that hospitable house at the Point, the
U. 5. hotel, spent last Saturday in this
city, Il guest of the Whitman.
Miss Annie Mulhairn, of this city
has engaged in the millinery business
at Belmont. She is most eStimable
| NoubS liIt lCtNAlSS VI DtlulOIlt
and vicinity will find it to their advan-
tage togive her their patronage.
The smiling countenance of conduct,
or, p. E. Leahy, of the Kansas City di.
vision graced our Office for a few mo.
ments on Thursday morning. He re.
ports that the new line will be open fol
freight business the first of next week
and for passenger traffic about the Goth
of this month.
Mrs. Frank James and children
started on Tuesday morning for Ev-
anston, Wyoming, where Mr.. James
has been for some months past. They
were accompanied by Il. n. James, OF
Waldwick, who intends to spend part
of the winter in visiting and sight
seeing on the Pacific coast.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-12-02
COBB.

Thermometers indicated 25 degrees
below zero on Monday morning.
Huston Cunningham went to Chi
cago with stock on Tuesday.
Charles Billings from booming Kan
sas City, Mo-, is visiting friends in this
vicinity. He reports the growth OF
Kansas City as marvellous, and the ad-
vance in real estate there as unprece-
dented.
Mr. Dr. Ziegler and little son are
visiting trends at Lancaster.
Mr.. Bailey, of Waverly. Iowa, is Wis
iting at the home of his brother, Jose
plus Bailey, of this place.
\ social hop was give at the rink on
Tuesday evening. \ large number
participated, several from Montfort
and Edmund being present.
Monday was one of the busiest DAYS
our merchants have had for the season,
and all report very large trade. The
town was filled with people and teams
all day. Several from some of our
neighboring villages were seen among
those who purchased literally, which
the inducements which they offer in
the way of good goods for little money
Harry Lane has fine selection OF
bob-Sleighs, and parties in need OF
such goods should see him.
Cyrus Cunningham left on Monday
last for Chicago, where he goes to take
a position in the Office of Patterson
Brothers, live stock commission mer-
chants. Last winter he completed a
course in the Northwestern business
college at Madison, which with his
aptnesS for adapting himself to posi-
tons in which he is placed, and
MS natural business qualifications,
make him well equipped for the work
that viii fall to him in the office of
Messrs. Patterson.
Miss Lucy Bailey, who is teaching
Sunnyside school, spent Thanksgiving
vacation visiting in the vicinity of
Mount Hope, which has caused her tc
feel very hopeful, and for which she
says she feels truly thankful.
Harvey & Sons have fine selection
of cutters, which they are selling at re-
markedly low prices.
Richard Manning has stepped into
the arena of stock buyers, and in his
usual way in buying what the farmers
have to sell, is paying top prices for
stock.
Peter Morris, who has been taking a
rest for a few days and visiting at
his home in DodgevilIe, returned on
Wednesday and resumed work in the
harness shop Of a. L. Meigs. W. ]. r.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-12-02
Flour in 500 lib. Lots.


At a bargain. DAVID JACKo
A DlssImsui.hrd Clergyman. re,t-
Rev II NJ. PIckcus. President of the
Methodist Protestant Church of South
Carolina writes from Greenville:
About four years ago | was attacked
with what the physicians pronounced
neuralgia rheumatism. accompanied with
erysipelas. My appetite failed me entirely.
and had an iutermItting pulse and very
irregular pulsations of the heart. A ter
rible pain soon came into my chest and
nhouldcrs, and | became 80 helpless that
could attend to no business AT all. The
pains were movable, and would sometimes
pass from one part of my body to another.
Finally the crysipelas broke out on my left
hand and arm, and produced much swell
ing | was for eighteen months afflicted
ia ills way, and OF course used great
MANY kinds of medicines, but nothing gave
me relief Friends finally persuaded me
to try Swifts Specific l noticed decided
improvement while taking the first bottle.
| continued its use until had taken about
one dozen bottles, when ! found myself
sound and well again, with no sign of dis
case left except "A stiffness in my hand, a
result of the eryslpeias. While taking
the medicine l gained on an average two
pounds of flesh per week. | think :. 5 s.
valuable medicine, and | frequently
recommend il to my friends"
Write TO the SWIFT SrFCTFIC Co,
Atlanta, Ga. for a Treatise ON l}oud and
Skin Diseases, mailed free t. anyone
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-12-02
LOCAL CORRESPONDENCE,
DODGEVIlLE.

John I'VE was brought over from
Highland on Tuesday and was taken
to the Mendoza hospital for the insane
by sheriff Pengelly.
One of the Italians working on the
F., d. & \. railroad died at their
shanty near the lime kiln, on Monday
evening of pneumonia.
\ series of meetings are being held
at the NJ. E. church, and some good is
being accomplished.
]. NJ. Ellsworth shipped a carload
of the finest draft horses, ever shipped
from this county, on Wednesday. to
Eau Glare.
R. Marks, proprietor of the Marks
House, is putting in furnace to heat
up his hotel.
Rev. Mr.. Mead, of Appleton spent
Monday night in town.
1t is rumored around town that the
C. 4 y. ". railway viii move their
depot in the village before long. One
of their engineers was in town last
week looking over the ground west of
the school house, for depot site.
James Bennett, who went to Chicago
about four weeks ago to have a cata-
ract removed from his eve, returned
home on Monday, with his eye restored.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-12-02
LINDEN.

Miss Lihbie Goldsworthy returned
on Thursday last from Livingston.
where she has been for two months
past.
Mr.. 5. 5. Heatheock and family left
on Thursday for De Soto, Ill.,, To visit
Mrs. Heatheock's parents. They wiz
remain during the holidays.
The Thanksgiving festival of the NJ.
E. church was a grand success. The
proceeds of two evenings amounted
TO S109
Miss Maria Spargo left on Tuesday
last for Iron Mountain, Michigan.
The cheapest place in Iowa county
to buy dry goods, ready-made clothing,
etc, is at the store of solomon Lewis,
Linden; and don't you forget it.
Henry Arthur. who attends school at
Platteyille, spent Thanksgiving with
his parents in this village.
John Coach was called to Montana
by telegram Oh Monday.
The tax rolls are in the hands of the
town treasurer.
\ nephew of John Vivian has ar
rived here from England.
J. J. Heathcock and Thomas Jeffrey
are at home from Hurley, Wis. At
the present many men are out of en-
ployment there.
Ladies' and Misses cloakS in great
variety, cheaper than ever, at the store
of solomon Lewis.
Strayed away from Jim Varcoe's
place, southwest of town. in district
No. 10, on the 10th day of November.
four spring calves, two brindle, and
one spotted, and one almost red with
one white hind leg and foot. Any one
giving information or returning the
same viii be suitably rewarded.
Married, at the residence of John
Brewer, on Wednesday, Nov. 10, 1887,
by Rev VIM, Cape, Mr.. Henry Cover
and Miss Lizzie Brewer.
Married, at the residence of John
erase, on Wednesday, Nov. %. 1887.
by Rev. C. c. Swartz, Mr. Thomas vii
cox and Miss Alice erase. Mr.. Thomas
is the enterprising blacksmith of Ed
mund.
Mrs. Catherine BOwden, an old res
ident of Linden, departed this life at
half past two o'clock, on Monday
morning, Nov. p. She was born in
Cornwall, England, April 5. 1906, and
was married to Joseph Bowden in 1926,
and emigrated to America in 1850, re-
manning three years in PENNSYLVANIA.
then coming to Wisconsin in 1858,
where she has since lived. Her hus-
band died in October, 1888. OF their
eight children six are now living, three
sons in Colorado, and one daughter
and two sons in Linden. She had not
been i'll long before she was called to
her eternal rest. She has been a de
voted christian for many years, a good
nelghbor and kind mother. All who
knew her respected her, and her be-
reaved sons and daughter have the
sympathy of the community. The fu-
neral took place on Wednesday at the
NJ. E. church, Rev NJ. Dinsdale con-
Quoting the services. JIG.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-12-02
BUSINESS CARDS.
LAWYERS.

J. MONTGOMERY SMITH,
Attorney at Law, Mineral Point, Wiscon-
sin. VIII practice in the State and United States
conrts I6A4ly
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-12-02
Business Notices.

Millet seed for hens, at ID. Jacko's.
A choice line Of dried fruit of all
kinds at Gales.
Fresh Oysters dished up in all styles
at DuppIer's. 7tf.
Buy the Libby fine shoe, the finest
in the city at j. p Frieden's.
Canned goods of all kinds fresh, at
the store of Gorgen & Pitt.
j. A. Spratlcr will not be undersold
by any one and all goods warranted.
Good Japan tea at 25cts. per ID. at
the store of GOrgen & Pitt.
Teas from pc to SOC All guaran-
tccd to be pure and Of the first quality,
at j. A. Spratlers.
A fine new stock of imported cloths
has just been received by Dresser, the
tailor Read his announcement in
another column.
Another new line Of dress hannels
and all wool tricotS of all the popular
shades and of different widths has been
received, at Dcler8. All of which are
offered at popular prices.
Have you seen the new stock of Hats
and Caps just received at the store of
G.. q. Il co? They are immense
the largest stock they have ever had
Just received this week
Don't be humbugged into buying
paper and shoddy boots and shoes
when you can get good, honest, war
ranted goods for the same money &c
penhalIegon's shoe store.
II you want to make any fall and
winter selections of dry goods, come
and see the immense stock at the store
of Gundry, Gray & Co.-All complete,
never better, and sold at the very low
est prices
Deller has a large line of the popular
Racine or Badger State shawls of beau
tiful designs in beaver; and also double
shawls Of the largest size; and all are
offered ut lower prices than the same
quality of shawls has ever been offered
before
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-12-02
4 Fearful Accident.

DoGEyILLE, Wis, Dec. IA fear
full accident occurred this morning
about s O'Clock in a cut on the F. ID.
& n r. r., near Blotz's mill. 1t seems
that some men were charging a hole
with dynamite and powder and using
an iron drill for tamper, when all at
once there was an explosion, and sew
eral men were buried with rocks and
dirt, and one man working on top
thrown about fifteen feet in the air
but escaped being hurt.
Those working underneath were all
more or less injured, some perhaps
fatally. Drs. Cosens, Cutler and Pierce
were called and are doing all in their
power to relieve the sufferers. None
have died as yet.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-12-02
For Sale,

DIR. j. b. Motfett's old home; stone
house of u rooms, 4 acres OF land,
fruit and shade trees, barn, wood house,
two large cistrenS, well, etc.-near the
center of as solid and good an old town
Mineral Point, Wis., as there is in the
northwest-for $500, / cash, / in one
year, / in two years, and / in three
years, at per cent. interest. Not a
cent of encumbrance upon this valu-
able home. Or will trade for good
property west. Address J. B. Moffett,
No. $50 Boston block, Minneapolis,
MINI. lows